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Francesca Maria

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Francesca Maria is the award winning author of They Hide: Short Stories to Tell in the Dark. She is also the co-creator and writer of the Black Cat Chronicles comic book series featuring a mystical black cat. When not writing, Francesca is co-chair for the San Francisco Bay Area Horror Writers Association Chapter, helping to foster horror writers and the love of all things that go bump in the night. You can learn more about Francesca at francescamaria.com.

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Francesca Maria The closet doors rattle, again at the stroke of midnight. Tonight, they open on their own.
Francesca Maria Deadlines. They help me get over any kind of block I may have. My desire to finish a story in time for a submission call or for a publication is what …moreDeadlines. They help me get over any kind of block I may have. My desire to finish a story in time for a submission call or for a publication is what keeps me going up and over that 'block'. I find that taking a step back, going for a walk or doing something physical also helps. If I think about an issue or problem before bedtime, I'll often dream about a solution or a way out of a corner I'd written myself into. (less)
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Trapped in Glass

Looking at my reflection, trapped in glass, only hatred returns my gaze. My actions cursed me to this fate. A jealous heart, an ill executed plan, a dark moon and hubris were ample ingredients to leave a trail of ruin.

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It's always a mind f*ck diving into the imagination of Clive Barker and Damnation Game was no different. I had a hard time caring for the main characters which I believe was part of the point, but it made what happened to them feel a bit flat. Loved ...more
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I loved everything about this book. As a huge Nightmare Before Xmas fan, I was leery about someone playing around with these beloved characters, but Ernshaw did a bang up job. She captured Sally's character perfectly and I was immediately enthralled ...more
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Fun return to the Pumpkin Queen though hard to beat the first epic tale by Shea Ernshaw which blended in with Tim Burton's vision seamlessly. This sequel was adventurous, but not as engaging as the first novel in the series. ...more
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One of the best horror books I have ever read. Had me guessing until the very end. A must read for any horror fan. Not for the faint of heart.
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"I read all four of these stories in the Black Cat Chronicles anthology. I’m not generally a fan of graphic novels/comics, but these were easy to follow and the art was gorgeous! Plus, having a black cat be your guide through the stories was a fun pie" Read more of this review »
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